SUMMIT TRAILER 1995: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS
| Make : SUMMIT | Model : TRAILER | Year : 1995 |
| Build Dates : 1994-10-01 - 1998-01-28 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 98V121002 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 0000-00-00 | Date Received by ODI: 1998-08-29 | Date Added to Database: 1999-01-11 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Strick Trailers, LLC | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 45 | ||
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH MAXIBRAKE I ACTUATORS, TYPE 20, TYPE 24, TYPE 30, AND TYPE 36. THESE BRAKE ACTUATORS DO NOT HAVE AN OVERSTROKE INDICATOR. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO REDUCED BRAKE OUTPUT IF THE BRAKES OR NOT PROPERLY ADJUSTED OR WHEN IT IS USED WITHOUT AN AUTOMATIC BRAKE ADJUSTING MECHANISM. |
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Remedy:
MIDLAND WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH A MODIFICATION KIT WHICH WILL MAKE THE BRAKE SYSTEM COMPLIANT. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121 | |
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Notes:
MIDLAND IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY CAMPAIGN FOR THIS RECALL.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DURING APRIL 1998.OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE MODIFICATION KIT WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MIDLAND-GRAU AT 1-316-365-6911 OR ORION AT 1-315-768-8101.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'. |
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